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    America loses 200,000 media and arts jobs amid AI boom▼America has lost 200k of jobs in media, film and the arts. How much is AI?YhnCultureArt54613 min ago

    A new analysis estimates the United States has shed roughly 200,000 jobs in media, film and the arts, and examines how much of the decline can be attributed to artificial intelligence. The findings are prompting debate over whether generative AI is displacing creative workers or whether broader economic factors are behind the losses.

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    Elon Musk's latest obsession sparks buzz●Elon Musk's New Obsession Is Actually Crazy▶youtubeScienceSpace563.4K4 min ago

    Elon Musk is reportedly fixated on a new project, described by commentators as surprisingly ambitious, even by his standards. Details of what exactly the new obsession involves remain limited, but the topic has drawn heavy attention, with hundreds of thousands of people engaging with discussions about the Tesla and SpaceX chief's latest pursuit and what it could mean for his companies.

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    SpaceX's Latest Obsession Draws Attention●SpaceX's New Obsession Is Actually Crazy▶youtubeScienceSpace562.3K1 h ago

    Attention is turning to what commentators describe as SpaceX's new obsession, with discussion framing the company's latest focus as surprisingly ambitious. The claim comes from commentary on Elon Musk's space company, which regularly draws large audiences whenever it changes priorities or announces new goals.

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    Bollywood actors Varun Dhawan and Kriti Sanon have teamed up to lend their voices to the Hindi-dubbed version of the Hollywood horror film 'Obsession'. The film is set for an OTT release in India, with details about its timing being reported by major outlets. The reunion has drawn extra attention amid ongoing buzz about the pair starring together again in 'Bhediya 2'.

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    Ocean Carbon Observing Networks Called Now Critical●Now Critical: Optimizing Complementary Ocean Carbon Observing Networks✉newsEnvironmentOceans1 h ago

    Eos reports that complementary ocean carbon observing networks have reached a now-critical status, with scientists urged to optimize how the systems work together. The article highlights the importance of coordinating monitoring of ocean carbon uptake, a key part of tracking climate change. Details on specific programs or findings are not provided.

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    Ainstein urges patience among Montego Bay supporters●Ainstein asks for patience from MoBay faithful Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/28 /ainstein-asMmastodonSportSports113 h ago

    In Jamaica, Ainstein has called on Montego Bay fans to be patient, according to the Jamaica Observer. The appeal suggests the team is going through a difficult stretch and the coach or figurehead is asking supporters to give the project time rather than demand immediate results. Fans are weighing whether the plea reflects a genuine rebuilding plan or mounting pressure over poor performances.

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    EverLive console capture suite reaches version 1.2.3●EverLive: console capture suite released in version 1.2.3 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/everlive-v123-relMmastodonCultureGaming1010 h ago

    A new version 1.2.3 of EverLive, the console capture suite tied to AVerMedia hardware and often used alongside OBS for streaming, has been released. Coverage on PlayingTux highlights the update for Linux gamers who record or stream console gameplay, and it is drawing attention in the Linux gaming community.

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    Maple Leafs fall to Kraken as Matthews-McKenna experiment tested●The Matthews-McKenna experiment and Bobrovsky's struggles: Maple Leafs observations https://www. nytimes.com/athletic/77MmastodonSportSports05 h ago

    The Toronto Maple Leafs lost to the Seattle Kraken in what analysts described as a low-event hockey game, but one that offered plenty to examine. The game featured the experiment of pairing Auston Matthews with rookie Brandon McKenna, while goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky's ongoing struggles continued to draw criticism from observers.

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    Jamaica Observer piece 'Higher Heights' draws attention●HIGHER HEIGHTS Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/29 /higher-heights-20261029-0849-318663/ # JamaMmastodonSportSports28 h ago

    The Jamaica Observer has published a story headlined 'Higher Heights' in its sports coverage out of Jamaica. No further details about the subject, athletes or results named in the piece are available from the shared information, so the specific achievement or development it describes remains unknown.

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    Astronomers spot bright object beyond Pluto named 2026 ED138●🪐 ICYMI: Astronomers using # Chile 's Vera C. Rubin # Observatory spotted a bright object past # Pluto named 2026 ED138.MmastodonScience26 h ago

    Astronomers using Chile's Vera C. Rubin Observatory have identified a bright object beyond Pluto, designated 2026 ED138. Its movement follows a path typical of a dwarf planet, and researchers say the discovery offers fresh clues about how planets formed in the outer Solar System. It is part of a growing catalogue of icy bodies in the distant Kuiper region.

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    Freehire launches open-source search of 3M+ tech jobs▼Show HN: Freehire, open-source search 3M+ tech jobs from company career boardsYhnBusinessPersonal Finance38just now

    Freehire, a new open-source job search tool, indexes more than three million tech jobs scraped directly from company career boards rather than aggregators. The project, launched via a Show HN post, is drawing attention from developers interested in an open alternative to commercial job boards, with discussion centring on how it collects and filters listings.

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    Essay argues modern life mirrors a 1970 sci-fi film●We are all living inside of an obscure sci-fi film from 1970YhnCultureFilm16259 min ago

    A widely shared essay claims that everyday life today resembles the world depicted in an obscure science fiction film released in 1970. Readers are passing the piece around and debating how closely the film's imagined future matches current reality, and which of its predictions have in effect come true.

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    Rubin Observatory spots first dwarf planet candidate beyond Pluto●NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system The candidate orbits ourMmastodonSciencePhysics165 h ago

    The NSF–DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory has announced its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system. The object orbits the sun beyond Pluto and may be among the largest and brightest bodies ever found in that distant region. The discovery highlights the observatory's power to survey the outer solar system, with astronomers expected to refine the object's size and status in coming months.

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    Sexualised 'businesswoman' content circulating under business labels●“Stock Value” # bigboobs # bigbreasts # boobs # breasts # caption # cleavage # businesswoman # businesssuit # business #MmastodonBusiness215 h ago

    A caption-style image tagged with explicit sexual hashtags is being labelled as business and stock-market content, mixing themes of corporate life, capitalism and forced feminization. The framing presents women's bodies as a form of 'stock value', drawing the fetish genre into feeds otherwise tagged for business news and discussion, where users may encounter it unexpectedly.

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    AI blamed for blocking tech jobs recovery●AI didn't cause the tech jobs bust, but it explains why there's no recoveryYhnLifeAutos9914 min ago

    Tech industry job losses are being attributed less to AI than to broader market conditions, but a new analysis argues artificial intelligence explains why hiring has not rebounded. The piece suggests companies are using AI as a rationale to keep headcount flat, freezing roles that once would have been refilled. Debate is underway over whether automation is genuinely replacing workers or serving as cover for cost-cutting and investor pressure.

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    Robots in grocery stores threaten millions of retail jobs▼Robots roaming grocery stores could put millions of retail jobs at risk✉newsTechnologyRobotics4 h ago

    Retail automation is back in focus as robots that roam grocery store aisles raise warnings that millions of retail jobs could be at risk. The machines handle stocking and inventory tasks traditionally done by workers, fueling debate about how quickly supermarkets will adopt the technology and what it means for an already vulnerable retail workforce.

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    Rubin Observatory spots its first dwarf-planet candidate▼another tiny dot, another large possibility Read Rubin Observatory’s account of its first dwarf-planet candidate. RubinMmastodonScience24 min ago

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has announced its first dwarf-planet candidate, an object designated 2026 ED138 in the outer solar system. The observatory describes it as a possible dwarf planet, with further observations needed to confirm its nature. The find is an early demonstration of the survey's ability to detect small, distant bodies.

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    Jamaica's new 'shared community' regime draws attention▼The new ‘shared community’ regime: Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/28 /new-shared-community-reMmastodonBusiness21 h ago

    The Jamaica Observer has published a report on a new 'shared community' regime, described under its business section. The article, dated 28 October 2026, outlines the framework, though little detail is available beyond the headline. Readers are circulating the piece, particularly among audiences following Jamaican business and policy developments.

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    Fans are looking up Josh Jacobs' numbers following the Green Bay Packers' game against the Detroit Lions. Coverage of the matchup includes player grades for the Lions, with Jameson Williams earning a perfect mark and one defender receiving a brutal low grade. Interest centres on how Jacobs performed in the divisional contest.

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    EverLive console capture suite gets 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 updates●EverLive: console capture suite released in versions 1.2.1 and 1.2.2 https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6/10/everliMmastodonCultureGaming101 d ago

    AverMedia's EverLive console capture suite has been released in versions 1.2.1 and 1.2.2. The updates are drawing attention among Linux gamers and streamers, who follow capture card software closely since it affects recording console gameplay and streaming through tools like OBS.

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    Legal observers say ICE agents slashed their tire in Portland●Legal observers filmed ICE in public, the fascists tailed and boxed them in and slashed their tire in retaliation. (PortMmastodonWorldHuman Rights2736 min ago

    Legal observers in Portland, Oregon say that after they publicly filmed US Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity, agents followed them, boxed in their vehicle and slashed a tire. The observers recorded the encounter on video and have filed an administrative complaint demanding the officers be held accountable. The incident is drawing attention amid ongoing scrutiny of ICE tactics toward people monitoring its operations.

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    Former FC Köln defender Ismail Jakobs has ended his international career at just 27 years old, according to German media reports. The left-back, who now plays for Monaco and represented Senegal after switching from German youth teams, is stepping away from the national setup. The decision has drawn attention in Germany given his ties to Cologne and his relatively young age.

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    Apple finally launches a touchscreen MacBook Pro●Hands-on with Apple’s touchscreen MacBook Pro Steve Jobs famously called touchscreen laptops "ergonomically terrible," aMmastodonBusinessStartups39 h ago

    Apple has released its first touchscreen MacBook Pro, reversing a stance it held for more than a decade after Steve Jobs famously dismissed touchscreen laptops as 'ergonomically terrible.' Early hands-on coverage describes the shift as a major turning point for the company's laptop lineup, ending Apple's long-standing refusal to add touch input to its notebooks.

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    Indian and Bangladeshi users clash over online mockery●Look at this pazeet filth, this malaun is so obsessed with us that he literally made an account about Bangladesh. Absolu𝕏xIN6511 d ago

    A heated exchange between Indian and Bangladeshi internet users is drawing attention, with a Bangladeshi account angrily denouncing an Indian user who created an account dedicated to Bangladesh, calling the person obsessed and unemployed. The insulting terms used on both sides reflect the ongoing online hostility between nationalists of the two countries, which flares up regularly over political and social media disputes.

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    BlackRock's five-year effort to repair ties with Texas detailed●Top story: The Observer used public records to piece together a timeline detailing the almost 5-year saga of BlackRock'sMmastodonEnvironment516 h ago

    The Texas Observer has published a timeline, built from public records, tracing nearly five years of BlackRock's attempts to regain favor with Texas's leadership. The investment giant became an adversary of the state after embracing ESG investing, drawing backlash from officials who branded it hostile to the oil and gas industry. The piece charts how the firm has since softened its stance in an effort to win back Texas business.

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    Thai Star Nadech Says He'd Go Crazy Resting Two Days●Nadech’s Fitness Obsession! “I’ll go crazy if I rest for 2 days” – Envy-worthy physique, but at w...▶youtubeHealthFitness435.3K1 h ago

    Thai actor Nadech Kugimiya is drawing attention for his intense dedication to fitness, saying he would 'go crazy' if he rested for two days. His well-known, enviable physique is back in the spotlight, though commentary raises the question of whether his relentless training routine comes at a cost. Fans continue to praise his discipline and body transformation.

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    Manning Cup champions Excelsior put on probation, barred from Champions Cup●Manning Cup champions Excelsior put on probation, kicked from Champions Cup Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserveMmastodonSportSports21 d ago

    Excelsior, winners of Jamaica's Manning Cup schoolboy football competition, have been placed on probation and removed from the Champions Cup, according to the Jamaica Observer. The disciplinary action means the champions will miss the schoolboy showcase tournament despite their title-winning season. No details of the ruling body or the reasons for the sanction were included in the available coverage.

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    Connecticut promotes AI workforce training as jobs shift▼CT touts AI workforce training as technology reshapes jobs✉newsTechnology14 min ago

    Connecticut officials are promoting workforce training programs in artificial intelligence as the technology reshapes jobs across the state. The push highlights efforts to prepare workers for AI-driven changes in employment. Details on specific programs or funding were not provided in the report.

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    Jamaican athlete on dreamlike result●‘It feels like a dream’ Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/28 /feels-like-dream/ # Jamaica # SporMmastodonSportSports21 d ago

    The Jamaica Observer reports under the headline 'It feels like a dream' that a Jamaican sports figure is describing a recent achievement as almost unreal. The article, tagged under Jamaica and Sports, quotes the athlete reacting emotionally to their result. Details of the competition and the person's name are not given in the material available, and readers appear to be sharing the story as an uplifting local sports moment.

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    New Tim Cook biography contrasts him with Steve Jobs●Jobs was fire. Cook is calm water. This book shows why both worked. # books # bookreview # TimCook # Apple https:// thisMmastodonCultureBooks11 d ago

    A book review of a Tim Cook biography is drawing attention with the framing that Steve Jobs was fire and Tim Cook is calm water, arguing both leadership styles worked for Apple. The reviewer says the book shows why each approach succeeded in its era, with readers discussing the contrast between Jobs's intensity and Cook's steadier operational style.

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    Planning 2027 budgets from drivers, not revenue●Build your 2027 plan from drivers: jobs, price, capacity, headcount. Revenue is the result, not the input. https:// mediMmastodonBusinessPersonal Finance321 min ago

    A Houston-focused business writer argues that owners building their 2027 operating plans should start from underlying drivers such as jobs, pricing, capacity and headcount, treating revenue as the outcome rather than the starting point. The piece pairs a budget with a rolling forecast, a method supporters say keeps plans flexible as conditions change.

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    Rubin Observatory reveals first dwarf planet candidate▼Rubin Observatory reveals its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system✉newsEnvironmentEnergy4 h ago

    The Vera C. Rubin Observatory has identified its first dwarf planet candidate in our solar system, an early scientific result from the new facility in Chile. The finding, reported by science outlets, points to the observatory's ability to detect faint, distant objects as it begins its decade-long survey of the southern sky.

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    NASA unveils stunning new view of Pillars of Creation▼The Pillars of Creation, captured in a stunning composite from NASA's Chandra X-ray Observatory and the James Webb SpaceMmastodonScience54 min ago

    NASA has released a striking composite image of the Pillars of Creation, combining X-ray data from the Chandra Observatory with infrared observations from the James Webb Space Telescope. The image shows the towering columns of gas and dust in the Eagle Nebula, roughly 6,500 light-years away, where new stars are actively forming. Space enthusiasts are sharing and praising the detailed portrait of this famous stellar nursery.

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    Jamaica's path to becoming the Singapore of the Caribbean●How infrastructure can help Jamaica become the Singapore of the Caribbean Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.MmastodonBusiness25 h ago

    The Jamaica Observer reports on how infrastructure investment could transform Jamaica into a regional economic hub comparable to Singapore. The piece examines what the island would need — ports, logistics, connectivity and long-term planning — to position itself as a trade and services centre for the Caribbean, drawing a parallel to Singapore's rise from small island economy to global powerhouse.

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    NFL Fans Debate the Latest League Buzz●#NFL @slessans.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy @atobsmith.bsky.social@bsky.brid.gy I'm guessing you guys are on board with thisMmastodonSportFootball110 h ago

    Football fans are trading banter online about an unnamed NFL development, with one fan tagging friends to ask whether they are on board with the news. The shared joke has drawn amused reactions, though the underlying subject of the discussion is not specified in the conversation.

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    Runner completes demanding Apple Watch monthly challenge despite setback●Silly targets One of my little obsessions has been completing the Apple Watch targets every month very month. This monthMmastodonHealthFitness52 h ago

    A runner has completed an Apple Watch monthly challenge requiring 27 runs of roughly 15 kilometres or more within 31 days. Despite losing one day to a bad cold, they and their dog finished the target in 28 runs. They describe the goal as 'very silly' but credit structured targets with keeping them motivated to exercise consistently.

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    Andrew Tosh and Anthony B salute Peter Tosh in Jamaica●Andrew Tosh, Anthony B lead musical salute to Peter Tosh Jamaica Observer https://www. jamaicaobserver.com/2026/10/29 /aMmastodonCultureEntertainment25 h ago

    Andrew Tosh and Anthony B led a musical tribute to reggae legend Peter Tosh in Jamaica, according to the Jamaica Observer. The event honoured the late founding member of the Wailers, with his son Andrew performing alongside dancehall artist Anthony B in a celebration of Tosh's enduring influence on Jamaican music.

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    Archaeologists have discovered a 2,500-year-old solar observatory in Mexico, a finding that sheds light on the advanced astronomical knowledge of the region's early inhabitants. The site, built to track the movement of the sun, is drawing attention from researchers and the public as one of the oldest known observatories in the Americas, with details of the discovery still emerging.

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    Astronomers identify potential new dwarf planet 2026 ED138●Astronomers Identify Potential New Dwarf Planet 2026 ED138 Astronomers using the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have discoverMmastodonScience18 h ago

    Astronomers at the Vera C. Rubin Observatory have announced the discovery of 2026 ED138, a large trans-Neptunian object that may qualify as a dwarf planet. The finding highlights the observatory's growing role in surveying the outer solar system, and space science observers are sharing the news as one of the notable recent discoveries from the facility.

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    Amazon Launches Alexa Gadgets While Cutting Devices Jobs●Amazon Launches Alexa Gadgets, Cuts Jobs In Devices Unit✉newsTechnologyGadgets11 min ago

    Amazon has launched a new range of Alexa-enabled gadgets at the same time as confirming job cuts in its devices division. The company is pushing new hardware to market while restructuring the unit responsible for it. The combined news of product launches and layoffs has drawn attention to how Amazon is balancing innovation with cost-cutting in its smart-home business.

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